Food Nutrition and wellness
Which of the following is not a correct equivalent
1 gallon=5 quarts
For greater success in maintaining a weight goal, experts recommend people loose weight at the slow steady rate of
1/2 to 2 pounds per week
how long before a sport event should an athlete consume a pregame meal
2 1/2 to 3 hours
When planning a weight management plan keep in mind that 1 pound (0.45kg) of fat is equal to about
3,500
The refrigerator temperature should be Kept at or below _____ to slow bacterial growth
40 degrees
Temperature known as the danger zone is
41f, 135f, (5c 60c)
How much daily activity do experts recommend for children and teens
60 minutes
A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body is
A nutrient
The following vitamins are fat-soluble
A,D,E,K
In which of the following cases might a persons intake of fluids need to be increased
All the above
Which of the following factors is the greatest contributor to the increasing obesity problem among Americans today
Americans have become accustomed to eating larger serving sizes and portions of food
Which or the following can cause a person to be underweight
An inability of the body to use food properly not eating enough food a stressful environment (all the Above)
Double vision, inability to swallow, speech difficulty, and progressive respiratory paralysis are symptoms of...
Botulism
Which of the following is the best source of carbohydrates
Breads
Which eating disorder is characterized by repeating eating binges followed by inappropriate behaviors (vomiting, laxatives, exercise, etc) to prevent weight gain
Bulimia nervosa
Milk and milk produces diary are the best food sources of
Calcium
Which or the following nutrients can be helpful in preventing osteoporosis later in life
Calcium
Entry-level positions in the food handling industry might include
Cashiers
which of the following information is not required on a food label
Coupon
If cut raw vegetables with the same knife you just used to cut up raw meat and you do not thoroughly wash the knife between uses, you can cause food borne illness due to
Cross- contamination
The customs and beliefs of a racial, religious, or social group from the groups
Culture
Undercook ground beef and unpasteurized milk are food sources commonly associated with
E. Coli infection
Which of the following would be a good suggestion for someone following a weight loss plan
Eat six small meals rather than three large meals
which of the B-complex vitamins has been shown to help prevent damage to the brain and spinal cord
Folate
Which or the following food groups take up half of the USDA My Plate
Fruits & vegetables
In which group of the USDA MyPlate do popcorn, grits and tortillas belong
Grains
Which of the following is not the safest way to thaw food
In a sink full of hot water
When the energy a women obtains from fold is greater than the energy she expands her body weight will
Increase
Which of the following is a function of water
Insulates the body from shock
Which mineral promotes a healthy thyroid gland (a deficiency of this mineral could lead to a condition known as goiter)
Iodine
Which of the following is not a benefit of physical activity
It slows metabolism
Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with bulima nervosa
May consume thousands of calories in a few hours
Protens are provided by
Meat fish poultry milk and eggs dried beans peas and nuts (all da above)
Which of the is a safety precaution for preventing burns and fires
Open pan lids at an angle away from the body
Which of the filling does not affect a persons daily calorie need
Race
A fatty acid that has as many hydrogen atoms as it can hold, is solid at room temperature and the least healthy type of fat for us is called
Saturated fatty acid
Which of the following foods would be an athletes best choice for a pregame meal
Spaghetti with marinara sauce
Jody is unsure how long some soy milk had been in da refrigerator which should be not use to evaluate the product
Taste
Which or the following is not true of body mass index (BMI)
Teenagers are not advised to calculate their BMIs
Which or the following characteristics is most descriptive of a person with anorexia nervosa
Thinks of self as extremely thin
The government agency that enforces standards for the quality and wholesome of meat poultry and egg is the
United States department of agriculture
Which of the following is not a safety precaution for preventing cuts
Using knives to pry open cans
Iron works best with which other nutrients
Vitamin C
Which of the following vitamins can the body make with exposure to sunlight
Vitamin D
A deficiency of which of the following vitamins can cause scurvy
Vitamin c
About which of the filling nutrients do athletes need to be most concerned
Water
Proteins are made up of small units called
amino acids
Over half of the iron in the human body is found in the
blood
Disease-causing agents that are in the smallest type of life-form are
viruses
falls in the kitchen can be prevented by
wiping up spills immediately